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Management

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Managing Aging Residents

Adapting to Changing Needs

Homeownership is a long-term commitment for most. In the context of a multifamily community like a condo or co-op, it’s …

Management

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2024 Fall

Fiduciary Duty Explained

One for All—Not All for One

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2024 Fall

Amending Bylaws and House Rules

When & Why

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2024 May

More Than a Mess

Dealing With Hoarding Syndrome

2024 May

Urban vs. Suburban Property Management

A People-First Job, No Matter the Location

Finance

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New Reserve Requirements for NJ Shared Interest Communities

An Interview with Michael S. Simone

In response to the 2021 Surfside Condominium tragedy in Florida, many states and municipalities have adopted, are consid…

Finance

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2024 Summer

Financial Literacy for Board Members

Knowing More = Governing Better

Miami Beach Surfside, FL, USA - June 26, 2021: Champlain Towers remains 2 days after collapse owners personal belongings visible hanging from the units

New Law Sets Reserve Requirements for NJ Communities:

An Interview With Attorney Michael S. Simone

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The Uncertainties of Refinancing Your Underlying Mortgage

Today’s Interest Market Poses Challenges

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Don't Bet on Flip Taxes

A Slower Market = Less Revenue for Buildings

On The Board

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Commercial Leases in Co-ops

Tips for Maximizing a Valuable Asset

Having a commercial space on the ground floor of your co-op building can be both a blessing and a curse. On the blessi…

2024 May

Boards & Boundaries

How ‘Available’ Should You Be?

2024 May

Holding Orderly, Efficient Annual Meetings

It’s Not as Hard as It Seems!

2023 Fall

Board Packages & Interviews

The Good, the Bad, & the Illegal

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2023 Summer

Resources for Multifamily Boards

Where Communities Go to Stay in the Know

Living by the Rules

Making—and Enforcing—House Rules

It’s a common bit for comedians and TV sitcoms: making fun of the ‘condo police’—those neighbors who take it upon themse…

Fall 2020

Handling Harassment in Multifamily Housing

When Trash Talk Turns to Transgression

2016 December

Vulnerable Residents

Safety at Any Age

2014 January

Cars, Cars Everywhere

How to Effectively Manage Parking

2014 January

Knowing When to Call Your Manager

Response to Calls is an Essential Part of the Manager’s Job

Neighbor Noise

When Enough is Too Much

Noise is an acknowledged part of community life, especially in multifamily apartment buildings. Some noise is external;…

Communicate...and Then OVERcommunicate

Tips for Getting Residents Involved, Engaged, & Informed

2016 December

Vulnerable Residents

Safety at Any Age

2014 February

Keeping Track of Paperwork

Properly Managing HOA Records

2014 February

Board/Owner Do’s & Don’ts

What Makes a Board Successful

Maintenance

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The Slush is Coming

Time to Start Winterizing Your Entry Hall or Vestibule

As the leaves change and the weather cools, it’s time to make like the squirrels and start preparing for winter. For sha…

2024 May

Liability, Responsibility…and Lint

Who's in Charge of Your Laundry Room?

New Law Sets Reserve Requirements for NJ Communities:

An Interview With Attorney Michael S. Simone

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2024 May

Spring Awakening

Sprucing Up for the Season

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2024 May

Does Curb Appeal Really Matter?

Maximizing Aesthetics, Morale, & Value

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Replacing Your Roof?

Consider These Add-Ons

As we move toward spring and summer, major capital improvement projects become the focus for many co-op and condominium …

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Cutting-Edge Tech for Building Inspections

AI & Drones Cut Costs, Improve Accuracy

2023 Spring

Façade Cleaning

Safety, Solvents, & Curb Appeal

Jersey City, NJ, USA - February 15, 2023: modern buildings at morning in Jersey City, United States

2023 Spring

Dealing With Major Façade Projects

In Condos & Co-ops, the “F” Word is “Façade”

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Structural & Facade Inspections Now Mandatory for Jersey City Buildings

Florida Collapse Still Impacting Condos Nationwide

Plumbing the Depths

Pipes, Drains and Your HOA's Water Supply

Few things illustrate the fragility of modern civilization more clearly than plumbing problems. A broken pipe, a backed…

2014 November

Boiler Maintenance Basics

The Heat Is On

2014 November

Your Building's Anatomy

Systems That Keep Your Building Community Running

2013 November

Where's the Money?

Alternative Funding for Capital Improvements

2013 November

Live Long and Prosper

Life Spans of Building Systems

Design

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Mailbox & Package Room Design

More Than Just Boxes & Keys

Mailboxes & Package Rooms

Practical Design in the Amazon Age

Grey is Gone in '24

Fresh Trends in Common Area Design

Maintaining Your Hallways

Paint or Wallcovering?

Functional Design for Common Spaces

Every Building is Different

Insurance

Directors & Officers Insurance

The Lowdown on D&O

Adequate Community Insurance Coverage

How Much is Enough?

Insurance Premiums Skyrocket

90% of Multifamily Communities Report Paying More - What's to Blame?

Insurance in the Multifamily Setting

Knowing Who Covers What is Key

Hurricane Season is Here

Is Your Co-op or Condo Prepared?

Organizations

IREM Announces Diversity & Inclusion Succession Initiative Leaders

Program Fosters Leadership & Recognition of Underrepresented Groups

32BJ SEIU President Issues Statement on Pandemic & Police Brutality

"Our Members Find Themselves in Double Jeopardy"

IREM Establishes COVID-19 Relief Fund

27 Chapters On Board So Far

The New Jersey Landscape Contractors Association

Keeping the Garden State Green

The National Fire Protection Association

Working to Stop Fires Before They Start

News

11/20/2024 Good News: New Jersey Home Buyers Some Of The Best Negotiators In America - 97.3

In New Jersey, the median sales price for all types of properties on the Real Estate market has increased 12.5% over the last 14 months.
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11/13/2024 New Structural Integrity Law In New Jersey – Community Association Compliance Required - National Law Review

As we enter the last quarter of 2024, we want to again remind our New Jersey community association clients to review whether their buildings require structural inspections pursuant to the new Structural Integrity Law (N.J.S.A. 52:27D-119 et seq.).
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11/11/2024 SOLD! Reggie Bouzy Presents An Exclusive Brand New Condominium In Jersey City - Haute Residence

Welcome to 527 Central Ave, a collection of exclusive two ultra-luxurious, brand new condominiums, offering rare views of Washington Park, on an oversized 25' x 106' lot, in the heart of Jersey City Heights. Elevate your standards of living with these massive, meticulously designed, duplex homes, featuring designer finishes throughout, White Oak flooring, Recessed Lighting, Crown and Baseboard Moulding, Central HVAC, Nest Thermostat, Ring Doorbell, Camera Security, Pella Windows, 10-foot ceilings, 8-foot doors and contemporary Matte black fixtures.
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11/7/2024 Now-closed Republic bank engaged in mortgage redlining in South Jersey, a N.J. Attorney General investigation found - Inquirer

Philadelphia-based Republic First Bank, doing business as Republic, systematically avoided lending to homebuyers in communities that are majority Black, Hispanic, or Asian in New Jersey, according to a multiyear investigation by the state’s Office of the Attorney General.
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10/31/2024 NJ Man Beat Mother To Death At Condo In Maplewood, Found Guilty: ECPO - Patch

A New Jersey man with a history of gambling and substance abuse killed his mother to inherit $9 million, Essex County prosecutors said.
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10/22/2024 Neptune condo association targeted by NJ after harassment in 'Russian spy' neighbor fight - App.com

The state Attorney General's Office said a woman was repeatedly harassed by her Neptune condominium neighbors, who called her a "Russian spy," and the case has now placed the condominium homeowners association in legal hot water too.
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10/14/2024 UPDATED: Man And Woman Were Found Dead In Hoboken Condos After 'Wellness Check': Police - Patch

After the Sky Club Condos in Hoboken announced the "untimely death" of two residents in a message on Thursday, police said a man and woman were found dead after a wellness check.
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10/11/2024 Prism Capital Partners Acquires 33 Acres for Multifamily Redevelopment on Rifle Camp Road in Woodland Park New Jersey - Yield Pro

Prism Capital Partners has expanded its portfolio with the purchase of a 33-acre former corporate campus on Rifle Camp Road in Woodland Park with intent for a multifamily development.
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10/8/2024 What is the Future for this Condemned Building in Ocean City, New Jersey - 97.3 ESPN

Voted one of New Jersey's Most Beautiful Islands, Ocean City is one of the most popular Shore Towns in South Jersey. Each summer, you can expect over 100,000 people to be in Ocean City between Memorial Day and Labor Day.
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10/4/2024 Hoboken Family's Brownstone Redesign Featured In NJ Magazine - Patch

Like most Hoboken families, the Daleos live on a densely populated block; in fact, one window looks out onto someone's fire escape. But after 13 years in their brownstone condo, they decided to "revitalize" their interior, according to a piece in the October New Jersey Monthly.
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10/2/2024 HREV’s Birch House in Jersey City hits 70 percent leased - RE-NJ

Halpern Real Estate Ventures has leased more than two-thirds of its new 337-unit high-end apartment property on Jersey City’s West Side, the developer announced this week.
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9/24/2024 Garden Communities Delivers Signature Apartment Building at The Metropolitan Near Newark - Yield Pro

Garden Communities has delivered the signature multifamily building at The Metropolitan, the company’s new, luxury mixed-use development in Springfield. The significant milestone coincides with the launch of indoor and outdoor lifestyle amenities at this desirable suburban location.
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9/17/2024 322 3rd Street Brings Boutique Condo Living to Downtown Jersey City

Jersey City is getting ready to welcome a stunning new Downtown condominium addition: 322 3rd Street, presented by Matthew Gray and Marc Brenner of Nest Seekers International. This boutique development is offering just four units, each with two bedrooms plus a den. The highly anticipated project is already generating buzz, and interested buyers can sign up here to receive exclusive information on the homes.
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9/16/2024 This huge urban N.J. condo for sale is more like a suburban home. See why. - NJ.com

“It’s a needle-in-the-hay-stack home and it needs a needle-in-the-haystack buyer,” said Dale Fior, of Brown Harris Stevens, the listing agent. “It’s not something you’re going to run across very often and neither is the buyer.” The condo is located in the historic Wells Fargo building on Pavonia Avenue.
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9/13/2024 New 14-unit condo property hits the market near Long Branch oceanfront, Elliman says - Real Estate NJ

A collection of 14 condominiums two blocks from the Atlantic Ocean has hit the market in Long Branch, with move-ins slated for Memorial Day 2025.
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9/11/2024 Kushner secures $415M in construction financing for redevelopment of Monmouth Mall - ROI NJ

The project, set to redefine the area, will transform the underutilized space into a modern, open-air town center featuring 990,000 square feet of retail and restaurant space, including a Whole Foods Market, an expansive public green, a network of pedestrian pathways, 1,000 residential units and medical office space.
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9/9/2024 Kitchen Fire Sparks At Hillsborough Condo - NJ Patch

A kitchen fire in Hillsborough caused residents to evacuate last Thursday.
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9/6/2024 Nuveen Real Estate Provides $44M Refi for New Jersey Apartment Complex - Commercial Observer

Tulfra Real Estate has secured $44 million to refinance The Delford, a 160-unit luxury apartment building that opened this year in Bergen County, N.J.
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9/5/2024 New Luxury Apartment Building Opens In Montclair - Patch

A new luxury apartment building is open in Montclair: “The Clair.” The 40-unit building is located at 37 Orange Road near the Bloomfield Avenue corridor. It includes one and two-bedroom apartments, and a variety of amenities that include valet parking, package service, community wi-fi, electric vehicle charging stations, a clubhouse and business center, an outdoor courtyard with grills, a roof terrace and in-unit house cleaning.
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9/4/2024 New Jersey’s New Structural And Reserve Study Mandates: 3 Key Things To Know - Bis Now

New Jersey will soon require condominium buildings to conduct more stringent structural inspections and perform more frequent reserve studies to ensure they have funds for structural maintenance and repairs. The law takes effect in 2026, but the time to prepare for compliance is now, according to those familiar with the new mandates.
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